Erik Handberg, MD

Becoming a Medical Examiner

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Dr. Erik Handberg, MD talks about ”Becoming a Medical Examiner” with other Forensic Pathologists, discussing what the job entails and how each of them got there! If you are interested in autopsy, forensic investigation, toxicology, and the evaluation of natural and unnatural deaths this podcast shows you what it is like for those physicians who chose to spend their lives dealing with death.

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Erik Handberg, MD

Episodes

EPISIODE 16: Dr. Katherine Maloney 11.04.2026 1:03:22

Dr Katherine Maloney talks about what it was like for her Becoming a Medical Examiner. Dr Maloney is the chair for the Interim NAME meeting (on maternal mortality) which happens on TUESDAY 4/14! Check it out at the official NAME website!

EPISODE 15 - Dr Susan Ely Video 06.01.2026 56:53

I had a chance to do video podcasts while I was at NAME2025 and had the chance to talk with Dr Susan Ely about what it was like for her Becoming a Medical Examiner. Please let me know what you think of the video format, and if you're interested - check out her textbook! https://a.co/d/0m7ErRT

EPISODE 14 - Drs. Michelle Jorden and Ponni Arunkumar Video 05.01.2026 50:10

At NAME 2025 I had a chance to try video podcasts, and Dr Michelle Jordan (Chief Medical Examiner at Santa Clara CA, and the NAME2026 president) and Dr Ponni Arunkumar (Chief Medical Examiner at Chicago IL, and the NAME2026 vice president) sat down with me to tell me what it was like for them when they were each Becoming a Medical Examiner.

EPISODE 13 - Dr Ted Brown Video 05.01.2026 52:53

At NAME2025 I decided to try video podcasts. Dr Ted Brown came by for an interview and he was wonderful to talk to! Let me know what you think of the video format and I hope you like the video!

EPISODE 12: Dr Reade Quinton (NAME 2025) Video 05.01.2026 52:49

At NAME2025 I decided to try video podcasts! I finally got a chance to interview Dr Reade Quinton and it was a great time! Please let me know how you like the video format!

Episode 11: Dr. Maneesha Pandey, MBBS 11.05.2025 50:36

Dr. Maneesha Pandey, MBBS talks about what it has been like for her Becoming a Medical Examiner. Erik Handberg: @TheForensicMD on TikTok, other social accounts deleted because they were exhausting. You can also find me on YouTube at www.youtube.com/@theforensicmd Maneesha Pandey: www.theforensicpathologists.com

Episode 10: Dr. Anna Tart, MD 02.05.2025 1:14:50

I am sorry for the incredibly long delay everyone! I ran out of motivation and had some personal life things come up - but we're back! Here's episode 10. Dr. Anna Tart, MD talks about what it has been like for her Becoming a Medical Examiner. Erik Handberg: @TheForensicMD on TikTok, other social accounts deleted because they were exhausting. You can also find me on YouTube at www.youtube.com/@th...

Episode 9: Dr. Francisco J. Diaz, MD 16.01.2024 1:16:17

Dr. Francisco J. Diaz, MD talks about what it has been like for him Becoming a Medical Examiner. Erik Handberg: Instagram/TikTok/X/YouTube, etc: @TheForensicMD

Episode 8: Dr. Hannah Jarvis, MBBS 10.01.2024 1:27:09

Dr. Hannah Jarvis, MBBS talks about what it has been like for her Becoming a Medical Examiner. Hannah Jarvis: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drhannahj Instagram: @DrHannahJ (This might be private - if it doesn't work, try the facebook) Erik Handberg: TikTok: @TheForensicMD www.youtube.com/@TheForensicMD X: @TheForensicMD Instagram: @TheForensicMD

Episode 7: Dr. Deland Weyrauch MD 03.01.2024 1:32:38

Dr. Deland Weyrauch MD talks about what it has been like for him Becoming a Medical Examiner. The NAME TikTok: @TheNAME_Official Erik Handberg: Instagram/TikTok/X: @TheForensicMD

Episode 6: Dr. Stephen Pustilnik, MD 19.09.2023 1:29:28

Dr. Stephen Pustilnik, MD talks about what it has been like for him Becoming a Medical Examiner. Sorry for the long break everyone! I had to prepare myself for the board exam! Now that is over and I can get back to making Forensic Pathology content! And whatever else suits my fancy... Stephen Pustilnik: www. HoustonEdgeWorks.com Erik Handberg: IG/TikTok/Twitter: @TheForensicMD

Episode 5: Dr. Amanda Hersh, DO 12.06.2023 1:00:45

Dr Amanda Hersh talks about what it has been like for her Becoming a Medical Examiner. CONTACT: @TheForensicMD on TikTok/IG/Twitter Amanda Hersh is available on Facebook, if you can find her!

Episode 4: Dr. Katherine Callahan, MD 16.05.2023 1:15:03

Dr. Katherine Callahan talks about what her journey to Becoming a Medical Examiner has been like!

Episode 3: Dr. Patrick Hansma, DO 11.05.2023 1:07:15

Dr. Patrick Hansma, DO talks about what it has been like for him Becoming a Medical Examiner. Patrick Hansma: www. PatricksRareBooks.com www. PatrickHansma.com TikTok: @ForensicPathologist / @ForensicTheology Instagram: @TheGraveBelow / @patricks_rarebooks Erik Handberg: TikTok: @ForensicMD www.youtube.com/@DrHandberg Twitter/Instagram: @DrHandberg

Episode 2: Dr. Samantha Champion, MD 06.05.2023 1:02:22

Dr. Samantha Champion, MD is a forensic pathologist and neuropathologist and we talk about what it was like for her Becoming a Medical Examiner. Erik Handberg: @DrHandberg on Instagram and Twitter YouTube.com/@DrHandberg @ForensicMD on TikTok Samantha Champion: @SamanthaNChampion on Instagram @SamanthaChampionMD on TikTok @SamanthaChampion_MD on Twitter

Episode 1: Dr. Erik Handberg, MD 04.05.2023 50:26

This podcast is about becoming a Medical Examiner. In this first episode, Dr. Erik Handberg, MD walks you through his experience becoming a medical examiner. @DrHandberg on IG and Twitter www. Youtube.com/@DrHandberg TikTok: @ForensicMD